TransformationalChoices

By Megan Porath, MSW Intern To be present means to engage with this moment with openness, awareness, and curiosity. When I shared in the last post about taking a break from digital media and social activity, I described how, after years of distraction and disconnection, creativity suddenly came rushing back into my life. What I didn’t realize at the time was that this experience had less to do with the songs themselves and more to do with finally becoming present . When I slo

By Megan Porath, MSW Intern Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based behavioral therapy that emphasizes mindfulness and values-based action to improve quality of life and become more like who we truly want to be. Before I became a full-time employee in my early twenties, I used to write songs on my days off. It was my favorite thing to do, and I found it so fulfilling and joyful. But for almost 8 years, once I took on full-time work and was learning to cope with

By Megan Porath, MSW Candidate When faced with mental health challenges, we can be tempted to focus on everything but the basics – but few habits compare with the power of deep, restorative rest to help us regulate our emotions, cope with stress, and experience greater well-being. It’s 2:30 AM. I know my alarm is set for 6:00 AM, but I haven’t slept yet. My mind is a spaghetti of fragments from conversations I had that evening, thoughts about tasks I didn’t have time for earl

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